Elliott County Intermediate School

202 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public school located in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, serving as a primary educational institution within the Elliott County School District. The school provides instruction for students in the early grade levels, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. As a cornerstone of the small, rural community of Sandy Hook, the school plays a vital role in local civic life and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students.

The facility operates as part of the broader efforts of the Elliott County educational system to provide accessible public schooling in a geographically remote region of Eastern Kentucky. Like many schools in the area, Sandy Hook Elementary emphasizes small class sizes and a community-centered approach, aiming to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school's mission centers on academic growth and community involvement, striving to equip students with the necessary tools for success within the context of their local community and beyond.

202

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elliott County Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
197 (97.5 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elliott County
Phone:	(606)738-8402
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 64